Keep Canada Day sparkly not fiery! 🔥
Celebrate safely with your community at a municipal display. If using fireworks at home:
🍁 Use an open area away from buildings/dry grass
🍁 Keep water nearby
🍁 Follow packaging instructions
🍁 Adults handle fireworks, not kids
🍁 Soak used fireworks and sparklers before disposal
With heavy rain in the forecast across southern Ontario this week, we’re sharing 10 tips to help you #ProtectYourProperty from water damage: https://t.co/YHA0FaT85Q #SevereWeather#ONStorm
On March 8, it’s time to spring forward by setting your clocks ahead one hour. Springwater Fire & Emergency Services encourages the community to use the twice-a-year clock change as a reminder to inspect & replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. #SpringwaterFire
UPDATE (12:00 p.m.)
CLOSED:
⛔ County Rd 92: River Rd W to Crossland Rd (Wasaga Beach)
⛔ Crossland Rd: Horseshoe Valley Rd to Tiny Flos Twln (Springwater)
⛔ County Rd 124: Hwy 89 (Shelburne) to Grey Rd 9 (Singhampton)
⛔ Hwy 11 NB and SB: Hwy 93 (Barrie) to Line 15 (Orillia)
Is your home ready for cold snaps? Help prevent pipes from freezing by fitting exposed pipes with insulation sleeves or wrapping and opening cabinet doors on exterior walls.
ROADS CURRENTLY CLOSED (11:00 a.m.):
⛔ All Flos Roads: Phelpston to Elmvale
⛔ County Road 92: Elmvale to Wasaga Beach
⛔ *UPDATE* County Road 10: Wasaga Beach to Angus
⛔ All roads in Springwater, Clearview, and Wasaga Beach
⛔*NEW* Highway 26: Horseshoe Valley Road to Stayner
#ONStorm#ONwx Civil Emergency Issued - 10:22 AM
Springwater Township
Non-emergency travel should be avoided.
Civil Emergency in Springwater, Ontario. Emergency services are unable to respond.
Due to a serious threat to safety and security caused by winter weather, emergency services are unable to respond.
- Brennen
It's Fire Prevention Week! Anything with a lithium-ion battery (phones, laptops, e-bikes, etc.) can become a fire hazard if it’s not charged safely. Always use the charger that came with the device or one approved by the manufacturer.
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If you are using your trailer or RV this weekend, make sure to check your smoke alarm. It should be less than 10 years old, have fresh batteries, and be installed on the ceiling outside the sleeping area. Fires do not take a vacation; be sure to protect yourself and your family.
Damages to your home's electrical system may have to be fixed before the utility can reconnect power. If your electrical mast is pulled away from the wall, broken, or detached, here's what to do: https://t.co/CSOqtyZjDv #ONStorm#Icestorm#ONwx@HydroOne@alectranews@ElexiconEnergy
A State of Emergency has been declared in Simcoe County due to prolonged power outages and impacts in our region following the recent ice storm. We’ve requested additional resources and arborist services be quickly deployed to support with restoring power and services. (1/2)
🚨 Important Notice for Non-Local Visitors 🚨
Dear friends and visitors, we are currently facing some challenges with essential supplies in several areas, including fuel, food, and other necessities. The following regions are most affected:
📍 Orillia
📍 Bracebridge
📍 Huntsville
📍 Haliburton Highlands
📍 City of Kawartha Lakes
📍 Peterborough County
📍 Northumberland County
A non-local visitor refers to anyone who is traveling to these areas but does not live here permanently or is not part of the local community—such as tourists, temporary workers, or people from other regions.
To ensure that our local community has access to what it needs during this time, we kindly ask that non-local visitors postpone their trips to these areas until conditions improve.
We deeply appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Our top priority is the well-being of everyone, and we look forward to welcoming you back once resources are more stable.
Thank you for your support and patience!
#CommunityFirst #StaySafe #LocalSupport
#CKLOPP #OrilliaOPP #BBROPP #NthldOPP #hvilleopp #ptbroopp #haliopp